The Copenhagen Metro is getting an extension, a 15.5km line called the Cityringen Metro. The Cityringen Metro is set to open soon, upgrading Copenhagen’s already efficient metro system. The expected opening date is September 29, 2019. The project of Cityringen Metro uses modern technology, setting it apart as an automated metro line. The driverless trains …
It’s Time to Take Mental Illnesses Seriously Mental health has become a huge social burden and a problem that grows on a daily basis. According to Monsenso founders, it is a major reason for lower life quality. This problem is expected to become the largest burden in the early 2020s. That’s why Monsenso has developed …
Sharing the Noble Goals of the UN for Clean Water In a world where water scarcity affects more than 40 percent of the global population, a Norwegian startup embarked on a mission with a noble cause – provide cheap water by making proven method for water purification far more efficient. Founded by three young Norwegian …
Rising North is a fund that aims to help Nordic startups become global leaders. The fund was launched in October 2016 with a NASDAQ bell ringing as part of the #nordicmade trip to New York. In her keynote speech at the fund’s launch, Helga Valfells, CEO of NSA Ventures, Iceland, and Steering Board Member at Rising …
The Japanese IoT powerhose SORACOM announced the launch of its advanced IoT connectivity platform and services in Europe to support customers and partners deploying IoT/M2M solutions. Widely recognized as one of Japan’s leading IoT technology providers, SORACOM deploys a cloud-based connectivity platform that is both technically advanced and affordable. The company uses a unique approach …
On Monday, Copenhagen received the prestigious title as the best city in the world to attract new talents, according to a a new Global Talent Competitive Index report released in Davos. High quality of life, good education, an international airport, good bike lanes, strong English skills, and career opportunities: these are some of the things …
Last week, Helga Valfells, CEO of NSA Ventures in Iceland, along with two of the funds’ investment managers, Jenny Ruth Hrafnsdottir and Hekla Arnadottir, announced that they have left NSA Ventures to start their own VC fund, Crowberry Capital. According to the team at Crowberry Capital, NSA has been reviewing its’ investment strategy since 2012 …
The World Bank has just released it’s annual report, “Doing Business in 2017“. Last year we reported on Nordic countries coming in at the top of the best places in the world to do business. How do this year’s findings compare? These 15 countries in the below infographic, compiled by Market Inspector, rank the highest …
A delegation of Nordic startups rang the bell at the Nasdaq in New York on October 11th, as part of the #NordicMade showcase. #NordicMade is a community initiative that aims to build bridges between global tech regions and strengthen Nordic cooperation. The bell-ringing also signaled the launch of a new €1.5 million Nordic fund. Helga …
Last week, the second ever #Nordicmade tour touched down in NYC to meet the local startup ecosystem, including Lemonsqueeze. #Nordicmade is collaborative initiative between the five Nordic countries founded in Copenhagen in 2014, to increase cross-border collaboration and promote Nordic startups internationally. #Nordicmade’s NYC tour was whirlwind trip that took the 12 Nordic founders on …